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IbogaProject

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3. The plastic cap is trash

Reply to MIButterfly (Original post)

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 02:13 PM

Yesterday

The rubber inside the metel ring is the true cover. Dont stress over it. Trick is pinch the cat's skin and then move the syringe quickly, it goes in easier that way. You're extending the cat's life, just relax and do the best you can. Linking the shot to after some has been eaten is best.

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I just gave Holly her first shot of insulin [View all] MIButterfly Yesterday OP

It will become second nature to you. I had a diabetic dog for 6 years that got 3 shots a day, plus I took her sinkingfeeling Yesterday #1

You'll get the hang of it! It's so intimidating at first. livetohike Yesterday #2

The plastic cap is trash IbogaProject Yesterday #3

You'll be fine chowmama Yesterday #4

It will get better with practice Joinfortmill Yesterday #5

My hand to Lady Bast, practice will make it easier. Where are you storing the insulin? irisblue Yesterday #6

Lady Bast, please hold Holly's mom' hand steady, assure her she is doing well. niyad Yesterday #7

A "flick" suggestion. I don't know what/how they showed you at your vet's office... 3catwoman3 Yesterday #8

Just take a few deep, cleansing breaths, calimary Yesterday #9

You care about your kitty, and that caring will help you gain confidence with practice. chia Yesterday #10